My client a leading multinational company based in Cork has an excellent requirement for a Systems Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis. The role is an excellent opportunity to be a key contributor to global projects as well as working on some cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities

* Manages and supports server equipment to ensure the highest level of performance and availability in a 24X7 environment * Actively participates in the planning, development and implementation of the installation of local and/or remote server equipment * Proactively monitors, operates, upgrades and maintains local and/or remote server equipment ensuring availability and protection of server equipment * Work closely with development teams on site and be a single point of contact for hosting infrastructure. * Demonstrate technical leadership by staying current on new technologies * Maintains up to date knowledge on the most recent server equipment technologies and evaluates vendor products by reviewing white papers, attending conferences and vendor demonstrations * Maintain collaborative working relationship with IT services (database, data center, servers, desktop, networking, security), and software vendors, as needed * Leads and participates in server equipment capacity planning efforts and performs development and testing of new server equipment architectures. * Leads and participates in the installation, testing, upgrading (both software and hardware) and retirement of server equipment * Lead project work stream activities, working with internal and external cross-functional groups * Adhere to project plans, tasks, and deliverables; identify dependencies and resource requirements * Appropriately communicate project status, escalate issues, and manage timelines and action items * Works closely with the project team (internal and external) to assure a timely solution

Experience & skills required

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field * 6+ years' experience in a Windows Server Administration role * 2+ years' experience working with customers designing and architecting solutions * Experience with Active Directory, SCCM, SCOM and VMware technologies * Previous experience as a leading member of a large Windows server organization * Proven ability to quickly troubleshoot issues using a sound and logical approach to deliver a valid solution * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Self-starter with strong, proactive work ethic * Exceptional organizational & time management skills

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